How to Travel from
Sapa to Lao Cai
by Bus or Car
Schedule
Sapa, Vietnam → Lao Cai, Vietnam
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sapa to Lao Cai
Composite routes from Sapa to Lao Cai
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59 м
59 м
Turn left onto Đường Điện Biên Phủ - Quốc lộ 4D
Đường Điện Biên Phủ - Quốc lộ 4D, 450 м
450 м
Turn slight left onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 5 km 179 м
5 km 179 м
Keep right onto Quốc lộ 4D, TTSa Pa, Lào Cai
Quốc lộ 4D, TTSa Pa, Lào Cai, 148 м
148 м
Keep left onto Quốc lộ 4D, TTSa Pa, Lào Cai
Quốc lộ 4D, TTSa Pa, Lào Cai, 7 km 341 м
7 km 341 м
Continue onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 2 km 415 м
2 km 415 м
Keep right onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 372 м
372 м
Turn slight right onto QL.4D
47 м
47 м
Keep right onto Đường nối cao tốc Nội Bài - Lào Cai với Sapa
Đường nối cao tốc Nội Bài - Lào Cai với Sapa, 9 km 560 м
9 km 560 м
Keep right onto Đường tỉnh 155
Đường tỉnh 155, 3 km 702 м
3 km 702 м
Turn slight right onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 1 km 158 м
1 km 158 м
Turn left onto Phố Lê Thanh
Phố Lê Thanh, 12 м
12 м
Turn right onto Phố Hàm Nghi
Phố Hàm Nghi, 1 km 723 м
1 km 723 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nguyễn Huệ
Nguyễn Huệ, 1 km 405 м
1 km 405 м
Turn right onto Phố Hợp Thành
Phố Hợp Thành, 15 м
15 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sapa to Lao Cai (Station)?
The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Lao Cai (Station) is to bus which costs $1.41 - $13.04 and takes 29 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Sapa to Lao Cai (Station)?
The fastest way to get from Sapa to Lao Cai (Station) is to bus which takes 29 min and costs $1.41 - $13.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Sapa and Lao Cai (Station)?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sapa and arriving at Lao Cai. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
How far is it from Sapa to Lao Cai (Station)?
The distance between Sapa and Lao Cai (Station) is 33 km. The road distance is 33.6 km.
How do I travel from Sapa to Lao Cai (Station) without a car?
The best way to get from Sapa to Lao Cai (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 29 min and costs $1.41 - $13.04 .
How long does it take to get from Sapa to Lao Cai (Station)?
The bus from Sapa to Lao Cai takes 29 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Where do I catch the Sapa to Lao Cai (Station) bus from?
Sapa to Lao Cai (Station) bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Sapa station.
Where does the Sapa to Lao Cai (Station) bus arrive?
Sapa to Lao Cai (Station) bus services, operated by Sao Viet, arrive at Lao Cai station.
Can I drive from Sapa to Lao Cai (Station)?
Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Lao Cai (Station) is 34 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Sapa to Lao Cai (Station).
Where can I stay near Lao Cai (Station)?
There are 601+ hotels available in Lao Cai (Station). Prices start at $23.50 per night.
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